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merlisma's reviews
27 reviews
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Listen, you know a book is good when it's written in first person and I still give it 5 stars.
Elixir of the sun by Song yi, Solddam
2.5
The story of this is actually pretty interesting but the pacing is absolutely horrendous
Qiang Jin Jiu 将进酒 by Tang Jiu Qing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Legitimately one of the best things I have ever read. Such beautifully written characters that are all fleshed out with proper motivations and personalities. Every big 'villain' in this is complex and interesting and at times I felt quite sad for them even though I was rooting for the main characters. At one point I was crying so hard my face was all sore from wiping my tears 🥲 I'm also usually not one to be interested in these kinds of feudal political storylines but I was actually really invested in this one.